Today's Features

Roy Wayne McIntosh, 78, went to be with his Heavenly Father following a brief illness on Saturday, November 12, 2011 in Louisville. He was born to Omer and Eva McIntosh of Shelbyville on November 22, 1932 who preceded him in death. Roy served in the U.S. Army after the Korean War. He retired from Hobart Manufacturing in Louisville and Browning Pontiac in Eminence. He was a member of New Liberty Christian Church but had been recently attending Southeast Christian Church. Roy enjoyed his daily routine of meeting with his friends at McDonald's in Shelbyville, KY.

For the 31st year Trims & Whims will set up shop in Shelby County, raising money for local scholarships during its run today and Saturday at Wright Elementary School.

“We have a lot of new vendors to go along with several of our returning favorites,” said Joanna Freels, the co-chair of the event for Alpha Delta Kappa, the teachers’ sorority that puts on the yearly event.

In Iraq today, one of Shelby County’s native sons said he would spend his first Veterans Day doing what people who serve often do – missing his family.

“I have a wonderful wife and a handsome little boy,” said Scott Gaines, 24, a firefighter with the Shelbyville Fire Department, husband of Angel Gaines, a firefighter with the Shelby County Fire Department and the father of a toddler, Braylon Scott Gaines.

A local church hopes to spread goodwill this holiday season by selling Christmas gifts that are a blessing to more than just those who receive them.

This Sunday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the First Presbyterian Church of Shelbyville will host its annual Alternative Gift Market, where patrons can donate money to various local, national and international charities on behalf of friends and family on their Christmas lists.

Sam and Joyce Medley of Finchville have been married for 54 years. They were married on Nov. 9, 1957 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Todds Point.

They are parents of Michael D. Medley and Cynthia Medley Hance, both of Louisville, and Kevin D. Medley of Finchville. Grandchildren are Sarah Hance Gonzales and Samantha Hance, both of Lexington, Suzanna Hance of Louisville, Justin Medley, Kelly Hundley and Lisa Phillips, all of Shelbyville. They have five great-grandchildren.